Do you love succulents and ceramics? Come on over to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts at 282 South High Street, Sebastopol on Sunday, May 4th from 10 am -2 pm. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden. Sonoma County Master Gardeners is teaming up with the…
You and your family are invited to join the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County for a workshop and walking tour of the Los Guilicos Demonstration and Teaching Garden, designed to deepen your understanding of botany and how it relates to gardening. We will delve into the fascinating world of plants…
Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives. Whether you are new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses. You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…
Integrated Pest Management--Managing pest with environmentally sound methods, and answers to your "bugly" problems. Come and hear about multiple techniques for effective pest control that are the least toxic. Discover methods to keep bad pests away and encourage beneficial insects, all…
Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate the…
Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their uptake of water and nutrients. She will explain efficient watering practices for Marin's climate and soil…
Program: Every species of woody tree and shrub has unique qualities which is why we want it in our garden. Learning to perceive those qualities - the essence of a tree - can guide our pruning to bring out these desired characteristics. We will discuss the distinctive attributes of trees and shrubs to…
Join us as the Master Gardeners present a beautiful sampling of wildflowers found throughout Amador County. For the past 2 decades this show has been hosted by the Sierra Madre Garden Club. This year, it moves to Jackson as the Master Gardeners take over the sponsorship of the event. Whether you…
Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they…
